31 Simeon Brown’s Nursing Council pick mocked assistant as ‘bull frog’, court found The Post, 31 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
31 No outside tent for hospital, though Health NZ says ‘caring for patients in corridors is not ideal’ Stuff, 30 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
30 Nurses union loses employment battle over safe staffing level definition Waikato Times, 30 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
30 “Running on the Smell of an Oily Rag”: Services under pressure Advocates tell Waatea Waatea News, 29 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
29 Neglected Plunket feeling the strain NZ Doctor, 28 July 2028 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 'Coalition promise on Plunkett nurses has not been met' Newstalk, 28 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Plunket funding: Nurses union accuses coalition of ‘broken promise’ NZ Herald, 28 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
28 Heart attack patient waited over four hours after triage error in crowded Wellington ED The Post, 27 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Patient fell trying to kill cockroaches at Auckland Hospital, fleas hit wards RNZ, ODT, TVNZ, 1 News, New Zealand Herald, ODT opinion, 27 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Saving Money vs Saving Patients Nick's Kōrero, 25 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Politics Health ‘It’s a song and a prayer’: The hidden cost of 1300 empty nursing jobs The Post/The Press, 25 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 'We need a second hospital in Christchurch' 1News (Transcript), 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Te Whatu Ora is not hiring enough nursing graduates, pushing them towards Australia RNZ News Bulletins (Transcript), 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Hundreds of nursing graduates left high and dry by Te Whatu Ora NZ Doctor/NZNO, 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
27 Waitakere nurses strike against understaffing (Transcript) One News Breakfast, TVNZ, 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
24 Nurses’ group: Health needs more than band-aids - The Rangitoto Observer, 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
24 Whangārei Hospital nurses say sick leave requirement adding to stress - Northern Advocate, 24 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
24 Frustrations and concerns grow over IT failures in hospitals – Morning Report [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
23 Patient suffers spinal fracture amid Waitākere Hospital staffing shortages – NZ Herald [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
23 Christchurch ‘needs a second hospital’ as 470 people pour into emergency department on one day – The Press [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
23 Clinics cancelled as Waikato hospitals hit by major IT outage – Waikato Times/The Press/The Post, 22 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
22 Health NZ says staffing improving after nurses warn of worsening workload – The Press, 22 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 Calls Grow for Independent Inquiry After Waikato ED Death Raises Fresh Questions Over Hospital Staffing - Waatea News, 15 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives - NZ Doctor, 14 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
13 ‘It’s relentless’: What it’s like to be an ED nurse in New Zealand right now - The Spinoff, 13 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
13 Mental health staff say police refused to help with violent patient - RNZ, 13 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
11 Nursing union calls for staffing transparency on night of ED death - The Post/The Press, 11 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Waikato ED death reinforces why squeezed nurses need more than annual gaming - NZ Herald, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 'Acute unexpected incident': Review released into Waikato ED death - Newstalk ZB, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Homeless and hospitalised: The deadly impact of sleeping rough - RNZ/NZ Herald, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Hospitalisations among homeless people double in six years - Morning Report, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED under pressure despite winter plan, up to 60 people waiting at a time - Hawkes Bay Today, 7 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Empty lot consented for car park near Christchurch Hospital idle as 2000 staff wait - The Press, 7 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 Health system struggles with seasonal surge in illness - Morning Report, 6 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 More temporary beds added to hospitals around NZ to meet winter demand - RNZ, 6 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Nightmare waiting to happen’: Police pullback puts pressure on Whanganui Hospital ED staff - Whanganui Chronicle, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Waikato Hospital death another sign health system needs more resourcing – Editorial - NZ Herald, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Waikato's ‘delayed’ ED ward site confirmed - Waikato Times, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 MBIE chief executive to submit to cross examination on pay equity changes - Waikato Times/The Press/The Post, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Will it or won’t it? Hospital ED ward build debate hits Parliament - Stuff, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Minister told Stuff a month ago that new Waikato Hospital beds were on track. Now he says they’re not - Stuff, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Under-fire Wakari staff hit back at claims - Otago Daily Times, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Health budget shortfall: Unions warn of up to $600m funding gap - Newsroom, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Waikato Hospital emergency department witness says staff ‘set up to fail’ on night man died - NZ Herald, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Is our health system falling apart? - The Spinoff, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Witnesses describe chaos as man collapses at Waikato Hospital emergency department - NZ Herald, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Why ED wait times are so long - and how that ramps up the risk of death - Stuff, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Nurses call for independent inquiry after patient's death at Waikato Hospital - Newstalk ZB, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Waikato Hospital death: Nurses’ union demands independent inquiry - NZ Herald, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Rapid review after Waikato Hospital ED death to be done by end of the week - RNZ, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
20 President Anne Daniels – There's nothing to see here? A little over two weeks ago, amendments to the Health and Safety in Work Act (2015) were passed and will be enacted in April 2027. This bill was passed despite unions, health and safety professionals, employer groups and even ACC themselves, warning the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
13 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – HPCAA Bill attacks workforce independence The Coalition Government has shown repeatedly it’s no defender of workers’ rights and its latest proposed changes are a blatant attack on the regulation of our traditionally independent workforce. Introduced to Parliament in May, the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
22 President Anne Daniels – Long term game: The political determinants of health. On 7 November 2026, New Zealand will once again decide on our next government. That means every one of us who are enrolled to vote must take the opportunity to decide on our future (Enrol or update online | Vote NZ). During every election we hear promises from political parties. Now is the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
8 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Nursing: Holding onto our humanity in times of change It was not uncommon for a nurse to come from generations of nurses. In many whānau there was a nurse, Kaiāwhina, community nurse, Karitane nurse, hospital... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
25 President Anne Daniels – Ordinary people doing the extraordinary The close ratification of hard-fought Te Whatu Ora negotiations, is naturally a time of reflection and analysis. Will the acceptance of this offer stem the tide of nurses leaving our shores to work in Australia for better pay, nurse to patient... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
11 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Women’s rights, pay equity, and nursing’s political power A year after pay equity was stripped from women, we are seeing – again – how this country relies on women’s unpaid and underpaid labour: caring, birthing, leading communities, and holding people together. When women demand fair pay for work society cannot function without, we... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
28 President Anne Daniels – Assumptions As a nurse, I have learnt over the years never to assume that the information given to me is correct. To keep my patient safe, I always need to verify that the information I have received, or information in front of me, is correct. We all know the old saying about assumptions – assumptions... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
13 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Urgent need for paid placements Recently, I've followed media coverage from Poihaere Whare, highlighting the significant challenges faced by student nurses in New Zealand. The ongoing fuel crisis and added practical demands like travel and parking costs intensify existing student poverty. Poihaere's core message,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
30 President Anne Daniels – True grit Reading the Sunday Star Times (22.3.2026) caused me to observe the devolution of much of what is meaningful to our collective society. The health and wellbeing of our nation is, indeed, under continuous attack through deliberate dismantling of legislation, infrastructure, policy and procedure... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
16 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Our government doesn’t want us to be involved in the world – but it’s coming for us The knock-on effects of the latest wars started by the United States is a reminder that when they act Aotearoa is not immune. Just last night, the Government met to urgently consider the return of carless days and fuel rationing. Flights have been reduced to some of our most vulnerable... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
2 President Anne Daniels - Advocacy and action beyond false economies The Treasury last week told the Government there was room to borrow more for essential infrastructure such as health and education. The fact is that Aotearoa/New Zealand GDP to debt ratio is the lowest in comparative countries. In response, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour stated there was... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
2 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – We know what to do and how to do it! My whakapapa recognises Maungaharuru, the mountain renowned for its distinctive roaring sounds—a legacy of the diverse avian populations that once inhabited the area. Maungaharuru holds spiritual significance for the hapū Ngāti Kurumōkihi, who serve as its kaitiaki (guardians). Aotearoa... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
4 President Anne Daniels – Everything is political when turmoil abounds. Values matter The year has just begun. Nationally and internationally, we see, hear and experience turmoil everywhere. How do our hearts not break for those families who have lost loved ones in the recent rains, floods and slips that have changed the lives of many in an instant? It could have been any one of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
20 Our leaders speak: Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – More security in ED: Tread with caution When I hear of pushes to up security in hospital emergency departments, I must admit there’s a part of me that is hesitant. Of course, I want all health care workers to be safe on duty including ED nurses. But I also know many Māori already feel discriminated in ED and other hospital... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
16 President Anne Daniels – What’s next? Burning nurses at the stake? Throughout history, women who are healers, have been silenced. From the time of burning of wise women who helped and healed at the stake, to this very day, where the Coalition Government is being very deliberate in its choices of whose voices will be heard and privileged on the new Health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
25 President Anne Daniels – Lies or misinformation by design Anne Daniels, President NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa Recent times have been so challenging for our members that they will be remembered as the worst of times. We have a Government that is doing everything it can to oppress and create fear and uncertainty among workers, the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: President
11 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Policy and nursing leaders are hurting our next generation of nurses Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa The unrelenting challenges from this coalition Government has been overwhelming. From the Regulatory Standards Bill, wider deregulation programme, repeal of the Smokefree Act, Treaty Principles Bill, assault on pay equity,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
14 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – Kia ora maia! Be brave and courageous when you need to be Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa Earlier this week, we heard about the cost of not exercising bravery or courage when it is most needed. The British nurse, Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies over two years was shocking news to hear. But... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
16 Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku – A bit of wāhine Māori inspiration as we fight for all women Kerri Nuku, Kaiwhakahaere NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa This coalition Government punched women in the face when it recently cut and made it even more tricky to progress pay equity claims. I want to offer a wāhine Māori perspective, in the hope to keep us inspired and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: Kaiwhakahaere
20 NZNO congratulates Chief Nursing Officer Media Release 19 December 2017 NZNO congratulates Chief Nursing Officer Chief Executive Memo Musa acknowledges the hard work Chief Nursing Officer Jane O’Malley has done to increase nursing input into Ministry of Health policy and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 100 days in many ways great for kiwi kids Media Release 14 December 2017 100 days in many ways great for kiwi kids NZNO welcomes the government’s Families Package increases and also the Winter Energy Payment. Nurses have seen an increase in recent years in illness of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
14 Back to the table for DHB MECA Media Release 13 December 2017 Nurses vote no to DHB MECA offer NZNO members have rejected the proposed DHB MECA (multi-employer collective agreement) covering the November 2017 to July 2020 period. An overview of the offer as it was presented to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
6 Nurses’ organisation acknowledge outgoing DG of Health Media Release 5 December 2017 Nurses’ organisation acknowledge outgoing DG of Health NZNO Chief Executive Memo Musa says Director-General of Health Chai Chuah has made great contributions to the New Zealand Health system in a number of senior health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 A devastating human rights violation hurts nurses Media Release 25 November 2017 A devastating human rights violation hurts nurses From today, 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the ‘16 Days of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 Bullying affecting nurses and medical specialists Media release 24 November 2017 The collegial mood suffers in cash starved system The NZNO Employment Survey and our Kai Tiaki journal reporters have repeatedly found that when bullying occurs in nursing it has a huge effect... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 Kiwis need DHBs to reduce carbon footprint Media... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Parents bonding time extended Media release 7 November 2017 Two more months at home can help establish breast feeding NZNO welcomes the increase in paid parental leave and points out that breast feeding for the first six months of life, as recommended by the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
1 NZNO welcome Minister for Women’s decision Media Release 1 November 2017 NZNO welcome Minister for Women’s decision NZNO applauds the first big move by Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter to stop the current Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill in its current... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 NZNO welcome new Health Minister Media Release 25 October 2017 NZNO ready to meet with new Health Minister Acting chief executive Jane MacGeorge congratulates Dr David Clark on his appointment as Minister of Health and says he shows good understanding of social determinants of health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
21 Nurses now hopeful of funding boost Media Release 20 October 2017 - New Govt - two months to Christmas New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) acting Chief Executive Jane MacGeorge says nurses welcome the new government and are looking forward to a reversal of the 2017 ‘scrooge health budget’ and the $2B going back into health.... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
11 Centenarian 'Aunty Vera' passes Media Release 10 October 2017 - NZNO mourn their kuia Vera Morgan (MBE) Several representatives of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation were this morning at the tangi beginning at the Pipitea marae in Thorndon to welcome Vera Morgan back onto to the marae after her passing. Vera Morgan... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
28 Inadequate Housing costs healthy lives Media release 28 September 2017 - Children and youth living in squalor a national shame NZNO is very concerned by anecdotal reports covered in the New Zealand Herald on Friday 22 September, from a midwife who bravely shared her distress about housing poverty and resulting infant and child... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 2017 Award - Services to Nursing and Midwifery Media Release 22 September 2017 - NZNO Award – Services to Nursing and Midwifery 2017 This year there are two recipients of the NZNO Services to Nursing and Midwifery Award. Dr Helen Snell and Pepe Sinclair. NZNO President Grant Brookes presented the awards at the Annual Conference at Te Papa... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Young Nurse of the Year 2017 Media Release 20 September 2017, Embargo: 8pm - NZNO Young Nurse of the Year 2017 The 2017 Young Nurse of the Year was announced at last night’s NZNO Annual Conference dinner at Te Papa and went to Jess Tiplady, Nurse Practitioner from Auckland. Jess Tiplady works at the Greenstone Family... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Kerri Nuku NZNO Award of Honour Media Release Wednesday, 20 September 2017 NZNO Award of Honour 2017 At last night’s Annual Conference Awards Dinner, the NZNO Award of Honour was presented. The award is granted biennially. The nomination for Kerri Nuku met the criteria for the award. Ms Nuku was... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 ED Target stats not a celebration Media Release 23 August 2017 Government ED Targets nothing to celebrate Yesterday, the NZNO College of Emergency Nurses NZ (CENNZ) were outraged to read the Minister of Health claiming the Emergency Department... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 More Primary Healthcare needed Media Release 22 August 2017 More primary healthcare needed NZNO welcomes proposed new initiatives from the current National-led Government to improve healthcare access to disadvantaged New Zealanders,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
11 NO to proposed Buller IFHC Media Release 10 August 2017 NO to proposed Buller Integrated Family Health Centre In support of the community opposition to the proposed Integrated Family Health Centre (IFHC), NZNO CE Memo Musa has written to the... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Bill a hindrance to pay equity Media Release 8 August 2017 Bill a hindrance to pay equity and not in line with principles NZNO Industrial Services Manager Cee Payne says the draft Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill is disheartening and a step backwards... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Nurses come out in praise of Debbie Chin Media Release 21 July 2017 Debbie Chin an excellent leader and manager NZNO is alarmed to hear today of the resignation of Debbie Chin, Chief Executive of Capital and Coast DHB. Many members and staff are personally... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
15 NZNO member receives Union award Media release 14 July 2017 Dilani Perera – a workplace leader for Equal Pay At the Council of Trade Unions’ Women’s Conference tonight in Wellington, NZNO delegate Dilani Perera was honoured with a Leadership and Commitment on Equal Pay... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
8 Canterbury DHB $17 million short Media Release 7 July 2017 Canterbury DHB budget allocation short by over $17m this year The thorough CTU Health Budget analysis out this week shows the raw facts of health underfunding that leaves Canterbury short by at... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 CTU analysis shows funding freeze as health need grows Media Release 1 July 2017 CTU analysis shows funding freeze as health need grows The thorough CTU Health Budget analysis out today shows the raw facts of health underfunding of the public health service in particular. NZNO Chief... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
26 Budget 2017 $2B short on health spend Media Release 25 May 2017 No relief for nurses or DHBs in Budget 2017 $2b more needed Budget 2017 does not bring relief to pressured nurses. It fails to increase operational funding to a level that... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Budget Day must show Government understand health needs Media Release 21 May 2017 Budget Day must show Government understand health needs The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is calling for $2.3 billion to be put back into health funding at this year’s budget... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 Three NZ nurses for Florence Nightingale Medal Media Release ` 16 May 2017 Honouring three exceptional NZ Nurses NZNO is proud to congratulate its members, Mrs Gail Ann Corbett, Ms Guru Dev Kaur Singh and Ms Barbara Fay Turnbull on their Florence... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
18 AUT Aged Care Workforce Survey 2016 Media release 17 May 2017 NZNO call for an update of Aged Care Standards Two recent NZNO member surveys back up the AUT findings in their Aged Care Workforce Survey 2016 that time to care is being... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
12 12 May is Nurse's Day Media Release 11 May 2017 Nurses Day 12 May – a voice to lead Celebrated on 12 May, the date of Florence Nightingale’s birth, International Nurses Day (IND) is a global event held each year in recognition of nurses’ invaluable... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
5 Midwives celebrate their day 5 May Media release 5 May 2017 Friday 5 May – Partnerships key to good midwifery service The standard of care that New Zealand midwives offer is world class and New Zealand midwives have plenty to celebrate on International Midwives’ Day. ... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
29 Kerri Nuku address UN Conference Media Release 28 April 2017 NZNO Kaiwhakahaere in New York calls for a Māori nursing workforce strategy In New York this morning NZNO Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku addressed the United Nations forum of the United... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 Victorious Equal Pay Settlement for the Unions Media release 178April 2017 Media release: E tū, NZNO, PSA and CTU Historic day as caregivers offered equal pay settlement Unions representing care and support workers are... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
4 NZNO Regional Conventions underway Media release 1 April 2017 NZNO Southern Convention focus on tight DHB budgets causing stress all roundNZN O On Monday 3 April the first of the NZNO Regional Conventions is being held. With the effects of inadequate healthcare... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 New research boosts the YesWeCare Campaign Media Release 24 March 2017 Hundreds of NZNO members have stepped out across the nation to Shout Out for health and join the PSA YesWeCare heath funding campaign. Members are now on the Auckland roadshow with the missing in action, life-size... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 2017 - A decade of the NZNO Employment Survey Nurses’ trademark resilience can only last so long The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s fifth biennial employment survey of its nurse membership reveals a steady decline of overall morale with specific concern about safe staffing levels, workload and pay. In addition there is an increasing... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
7 Government giving wrong message to women on 8 March Media Release 6 March 2017 NZNO says it is short-sighted of the government to not support the first reading of the Domestic Violence – Victim’s Protections Bill and call on Minister Michael Woodhouse to at least vote it through its... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 Discussion document on NZ nursing workforce released MEDIA RELEASE 16 February 2017 NZ must have a sustainable approach to nurse workforce NZNO today launched an urgent discussion document about the issue of the unsustainable and fluctuating import of Internationally... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
16 NZNO supports Yeswecare MEDIA RELEASE 15 February 2017 Nurses support YesWeCare.nz campaign NZNO along with the Public Service Association (PSA) present today at the Public Services International conference in Auckland to support its global campaign: A... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
11 Health Underfunding Hurts MEDIA RELEASE 10 February 2017 $1.8b of government health funding and health workforce vision missing The impact of inadequate health funding due to Government under spending is starting to cut, squeeze and burn, chief... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 Independent Review of the Cyber Incident of November 2016 Please find attached the iDcare report of their independent review of the NZNO Cyber Incident of 1 November 2016. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
24 Care of children comes first Media Release 23 December 2016 Nurses say children’s needs must come first at Christmas and New Year The Christmas and New Year holidays are a time of excitement and summer fun for children but not when their... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
22 Service for members during the NZNO Christmas/new year period For urgent assistance Call the member support centre on 0800 28 38 48, then press 1 and leave a message. Your call will be returned to establish the nature of the support you need. There will be no service for the period 24 December to 3 January but messages will be responded to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
16 Graduates keen to get on with nursing Media Release 15 December 2016 Government leaves nursing graduates languishing again In response to the November figures of graduate nursing placements via the ACE scheme, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation once again calls for... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 Hawke’s Bay teenagers get on track to healthy adulthood MEDIA RELEASE 3 December 2016 Hawke’s Bay teenagers get on track to healthy adulthood NZNO congratulates Hawke’s Bay District Health Board for their wisdom in taking a preventative approach to healthcare by offering hundreds of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
25 A good day for Equal Pay Media Release 24 November 2016 One small step for Caregivers, one giant step for womankind NZNO commends the New Zealand government for setting an international precedent by today agreeing a pathway for New Zealanders to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
12 Investigation into cyber incident begins Friday 11 November Please find attached the PDF of the Terms of Reference and steps of the review of the cyber incident of Tuesday 1 November. [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
2 How to be vigilant and safe on email 3 November 2016 Advice to NZNO Members on how to be safer online Tips from www.connectsmart.govt.nz (there is more information on this site) Password protect all your devices Make sure your desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones are all secured with different... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
19 NZNO joins international union Media release 18 October 2016 NZNO join global union movement By joining Global Nurses United (GNU) NZNO is part of the growing international movement of nurses campaigning for healthcare and human... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
14 Helen Kelly leaves a great legacy for women 14 October 2016 NZNO in deep sadness join today with all other CTU affiliates and thousands of people who knew Helen Kelly and the great work she has done for a very long time on behalf of working people in New Zealand. “She will be missed by us all and in particular some of our top... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
12 Mental healthcare now creaking 20 years on Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says that 20 years on from the Mason Report, it is time for a review of the current mental healthcare model as there are stresses and strains in many different areas and a growing lack of leadership and cohesion. NZNO... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News